The Caged Moonlight [On Hold] ✔️

Chapter 7

Ember's pov

I woke up by someone shaking me.

"Ember, sweetheart wake up." I heard a voice.

I couldn't recognise it though. I yawned and started to sit up, then blinked my eyes a few times to adjust with the light. I saw that I was not in my room and started panicking but then I saw Talon standing near me.

"Darling you have your music class, come on freshen up quickly or else you'll be late and you won't want to face Blade's wrath."

"I don't want to go." I whined.

"Sweetheart, music is a stress reliever. You can let your emotions out by singing songs and playing instruments. Now get up you can use my bathroom as you just have four minutes left."

"What ! Oh no. Thanks bro." I said panicking and went to his bathroom and freshened up.

I went back to Talon's bedroom thanked him and gave him a kiss and rushed towards the music room. I have went the there before for my piano class with my private tutor but this is the first time Blade will be my tutor.

I knocked on the door and "come in" was heard.

I entered the room and saw Blade sitting on a sofa. He saw me and motioned me to stand in front of him.

"So today's the first class and I know that you took piano lessons so just play sometime of your choice." He said without bothering.

"Yes sir" I said.

And sat on the stool but not without hissing in pain.

Blade gave me a knowing look and chuckled.

I started playing 'Debussy's Clair de Lune'

When I finished I looked at Blade who sat on the sofa listening quietly.

"When was the last time you played piano?."he asked

My tutor had taught me piano for 2 years but from last 2 years I was on my own. I did practice piano a little but later I stopped playing piano.

"18 months before sir." I answered.

"No doubt you need practice you become so rusty. Care to tell me why did you stopped." He asked glaring at me

"I became lazy sir." I said looking towards my feet.

"Hmm." He said.

I was waiting for him to say more after a minute he finally spoke.

"I will not tolerate laziness at all. I want you to give your best or else their will be concequences. Now start with all the scales." He commanded.

I had always hated practicing scales and would never reach my tutor's expectations. I had always refused to practice them but today is different, with Blade as my tutor I had no choice than practicing scales.

I flipped to the first page and began. They were easy I could manage them without practice but Blade won't listen, I had no choice than continuing. He made no comment so I continued flipping through the pages of the scale book.

Finally he stood up and walked towards the opposite side where there was a desk. He opened the top drawer and pull out a metallic ruler. I stopped playing and turned my full attention to him.

He then grabbed a stool and placed it near me. I was very confused by his actions. But then he sat on the stool with the ruler in his hand.

"Begin the scales again." He told me.

I began playing the scales but became annoyed and started picking up speed. Suddenly Blade brought the ruler down with a SMACK across the back of my hand, giving me shock. I looked up at him.

"I will smack you every time with the ruler when your notes doesn't satisfy me. Continue playing."He said calmly

I continued with the scales and my little finger missed a note. SMACK the ruler hit my hand. I continued but again I started picking speed and SMACK. I took deep breaths and tried to concentrate.

After what felt like eternity my class was over. Till then my hand was bright red with the abuse and tears were spilling on my cheeks but my dear brother was not bothers at all.

"Pathetic." Was all he said

"Get out. I don't want to see your tear strained face. Out" He said being emotionless.

I rushed out of the music room and freshened up. The maids brought me coffee which I was greatly for. I then went to library for my next class, on the way I saw Rocco going in the same direction.

He saw me and said, "Bring few notebooks and pen with you before entering the library and don't be late."

I checked the time and quickly ran to my room as I only had two minutes left. I grabbed my notebooks and pens and rushed towards library.

I entered the library without knocking.

"Your late" came Rocco's voice.

"I am sorry sir" I said meekly.

"Oh, you will be sorry when I am done with your punishment."

A feeling of dread crawled up my skin as I predicted what's going to happen.